Yesterday, the world said goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100

Walt Disney World is part of the fabric of Florida, but did you know the theme park almost ended up in St. Louis instead of Orlando?

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Playa Pizza has announced it will be closing its doors permanently at the end of the year, offering one last chance to catch New Year's fireworks at the fan-favorite restaurant.

There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby.

Walt Disney World will once again showcase its delightfully artistic side through culinary cuisine and visual displays but it appears that the performing arts will take center stage at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney+ — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched.

The Disney Treasure is the second ship in the Triton class.

The first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a celebrity.

Winter may be near, but Walt Disney World tempted fans with a dream of spring Wednesday, announcing the dates for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

It’s an attraction a lot of Disney fanatics have been anticipating and News 6 was one of the first to check out the Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the Disney Treasure before its first cruise with paying passengers.

Much like the feeling of entering a Disney theme park, the first impression when stepping aboard the Disney Treasure is no different.

More than 700 families are at Walt Disney World this week for the Gary Sinise Foundation's annual Snowball Express program.

This week News 6 is showcasing the newest ship of the line, the Disney Treasure, as it begins sailing out of Port Canaveral. We’re taking a closer look at its new features and what sets it apart from other Disney ships.

The holidays have arrived, which for many means a family feast is in order. To help everyone create the perfect spread, a pair of Disney chefs are offering their expertise.

Muppet fans have been bracing for news that Monstropolis could be taking over the beloved Muppets Courtyard. Walt Disney World has now confirmed it to be true.

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After a transatlantic journey and a little detour, Disney's newest cruise ship is expected to arrive at its new home port.

A Disney Cruise ship heading to its new home in Port Canaveral rescued four stranded boaters on Sunday morning, officials with the company said.

While the Tour de Turtles is an annual win for sea turtle conservation, this year, Disney has something more to “shell”-ebrate.

As guests shuffled out of the Magic Kingdom following the final Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, Disney crews stood by to start a holiday transformation.

The cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

A former Walt Disney World employee is accused of altering allergy information on food menu items after being fired from the company.

A Florida couple goes above and beyond to transform their home into an iconic scene out of the Disney attraction.

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While the haunted houses and the flickering jack-o’-lanterns might give you a fright, the real scare is not being able to find a costume in time for the 31st. Don’t fret! News 6 has you covered.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.

New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.

Big Thunder Mountain is set to close for a year starting in 2025.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced its newest baby tiger cub on Wednesday Oct. 16 for the first time in seven years.

Walt Disney World has just announced the star studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2024 season of EPCOT’s “Candlelight Processional”.

Just months after Disney World announced changes to its Lightning Lane program, the theme park will add another option for those willing to pay extra to skip the line.

Florida’s theme parks and attractions are set to reopen following Hurricane Milton’s crossing of the Sunshine State.

Some images are going viral online showing what appears to be a heavily flooded Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Walt Disney World Resort is set to reopen.

Hurricane Milton is predicted to strike Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, with Orlando firmly in the crosshairs of the forecast track.

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With Hurricane Helene past Central Florida, participants in the PGA Family Golf Championship look forward to a fun weekend at Disney's Palm Course.

The 77-acre Orlando Sun Hotel and Resort site has been described as an eyesore, though it may not be that way for much longer.

Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students.

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Get a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.

Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its master’s degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before year’s end.

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The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage agreement has become more heated as it entered its second week.

Starting summer of 2025, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and other Disney foes will be taking the stage together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This fall, Hollywood will be trying — with everything from swaggering historical epics like “Gladiator II” to the high-seas adventure of “Moana 2” — to capture the nation’s attention at a time when much of it will be directed at the polls.

In a release, deputies said a fight happened somewhere at the park, and a “popping” sound was heard.

Volunteers at Walt Disney World sifted through thousands of school supplies as part of the company's annual back-to-school drive supporting A Gift For Teaching.

You can't miss the magic in Lake Mary, and you won't want to miss the "once in a lifetime" celebration the city has in store for the team that just won the Little League World Series.

This weekend Disney On Ice Presents “Let’s Dance” at The Kia Center.

Disney guests can step right up and get their corn dogs at a new food stand at the Disney Boardwalk.

Slated to open in December, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the newest Magic Kingdom-area resort featuring 268 rooms, dining options, and a Polynesian princess.

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Disney announced it’s waiving its arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a doctor who died following a meal at an Irish restaurant at Disney Springs.

At the time, O’Steen was walking along Main Street, and the park “was packed and extremely busy,” the lawsuit reads.

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A wrongful death lawsuit brings to light the fine print that people sign on a regular basis, without understanding the terms of what is being agreed upon.

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A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.

Nearly a year after her death, Disney is now trying to dodge a wrongful death lawsuit by pointing to her husband's Disney+ subscription.

At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.

As this year's D23 Disney fan event wraps up in California, here's the impact we can expect to feel at our theme parks in Central Florida.

Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2,” “Incredibles 3” and the live-action “Snow White” in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors.

The fall season is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World

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The summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.

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In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops gives you all the news and updates surrounding Florida theme parks.

Disney revealed new details on its newest ship, the Disney Destiny.

Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.”.

Tour de Turtles is an educational event that follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds.

Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.

Guests visiting Walt Disney World will once again see changes with the Genie+ service.

A 3-year-old boy with autism went missing Thursday morning near a Disney resort, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Prosecutors said the woman had been an accounting technician at Shades of Green, a resort for U.S. servicemembers located on Disney property.

See who's performing during the “Eat to the Beat” concert series for the 2024 International Food & Wine Festival.

Newly redesigned cabins are opening to guests Monday at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

In the Loop: Theme Parks Scoops keeps you up-to-date on all the theme park news.

In the Loop: Theme Parks Scoops keeps you up-to-date on all the theme park news.

In the Loop: Theme Parks Scoops keeps you up-to-date on all the theme park news.

ESA scientists used dust from a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite to craft these bricks, which will be on display for a limited time.

Walt Disney World is set to introduce new changes to its Lightning Lane passes next month, according to the park’s blog.

Disney fans can begin planning their holiday travels as Walt Disney World releases the dates of its Christmas park events throughout the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has a new guest!

With the official start of summer, thousands of kids are on vacation, which means many are hitting the pool or the beaches.

Two employees of The Walt Disney Company who relocated from California to Central Florida before Disney abruptly canceled its proposed $1 billion Lake Nona campus are suing their employer for what they allege was misrepresentation.

This week was chock full of attraction previews and debuts.

This week was chock full of attraction previews and debuts.

According to the data, 24% of visitors to Disney’s theme parks have gone into debt for the trip. But certain parents have it far worse.

Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees have given final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World.

New Disney Fort Wilderness cabins will open to guests starting July 1.

A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.

David Hackett has spent most of his professional career working in resorts across the country and around the world, but he said Orlando's Caribe Royale is his "home."